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California Law and Ethics Exam for LPCC Practice Test 2026-2027 and Free Sample Questions

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Question 1 Confidentiality and privilege

Question 1: Confidentiality and privilege

An LPCC client tells the counselor during session that the counselor's release of records is requested by the client's attorney for a personal injury lawsuit. Under California law, who holds the psychotherapist-patient privilege?

Question 2 Mandated child abuse reporting

Question 2: Mandated child abuse reporting

A 9-year-old client discloses to an LPCC that an older cousin touched her genitals. Under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, the counselor must make a report within what timeframe for the written report?

Question 3 Tarasoff duty to protect

Question 3: Tarasoff duty to protect

An LPCC client states a serious, credible threat of physical violence against an identifiable coworker. Under California Civil Code section 43.92, the counselor's duty to protect is discharged by which action?

Question 4 Scope of practice

Question 4: Scope of practice

Under the Business and Professions Code governing LPCCs in California, which activity requires additional specialized education and training documented with the Board before an LPCC may provide it?

Question 5 Informed consent

Question 5: Informed consent

Before beginning treatment with a new adult client, a California LPCC must, at minimum, provide which of the following as part of informed consent?

Question 6 Elder and dependent adult abuse reporting

Question 6: Elder and dependent adult abuse reporting

An LPCC learns that a 78-year-old client's caregiver has been withholding the client's prescribed medications and food. As a mandated reporter under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act, the counselor should report to which agency?

Question 7 Dual relationships

Question 7: Dual relationships

An LPCC is asked by a current client to attend the client's wedding and act as a paid photographer. According to ethical standards governing California counselors, the counselor should primarily consider which concept before responding?

Question 8 Record retention

Question 8: Record retention

Under California law, an LPCC must retain a patient's treatment records for at least how long after the date of last service for an adult patient?

Question 9 Minors and consent for treatment

Question 9: Minors and consent for treatment

Under California Family Code provisions, a minor who is 12 years of age or older may consent to outpatient mental health treatment without parental consent when which condition is met?

Question 10 Telehealth practice standards

Question 10: Telehealth practice standards

When a California LPCC provides telehealth services, which step is required before delivering services to a client located in California?

Question 11 Confidentiality exceptions

Question 11: Confidentiality exceptions

An LPCC receives a subpoena duces tecum for a client's complete record in a civil case. Absent a valid authorization or court order, the counselor's most appropriate first action is to:

Question 12 Supervision of associates

Question 12: Supervision of associates

An LPCC supervises an associate professional clinical counselor (APCC) gaining hours toward licensure. The supervisor is ethically and legally responsible primarily for which of the following?

Question 13 Mandated reporting limits

Question 13: Mandated reporting limits

An adult client tells an LPCC that he was sexually abused as a child by a relative more than 30 years ago and the alleged perpetrator is now deceased. Regarding child abuse reporting, the counselor's obligation is generally:

Question 14 Competence and referral

Question 14: Competence and referral

An LPCC who has never treated eating disorders is contacted by a client with severe anorexia nervosa requiring specialized care. The most ethically appropriate response is to:

Question 15 Fees and business practices

Question 15: Fees and business practices

Which billing practice by a California LPCC is most clearly prohibited as fraudulent?

Question 16 Confidentiality with couples and families

Question 16: Confidentiality with couples and families

An LPCC who has obtained additional training treats a couple together. One partner calls between sessions and discloses an affair, asking the counselor to keep it secret from the other partner. The most prudent approach, set at the outset of treatment, is to:

Question 17 HIV and confidentiality

Question 17: HIV and confidentiality

Under California law, information about a person's HIV status that an LPCC learns during treatment is:

Question 18 Termination of treatment

Question 18: Termination of treatment

An LPCC plans to close her practice and relocate out of state. To avoid client abandonment, she must:

Question 19 Board jurisdiction and discipline

Question 19: Board jurisdiction and discipline

Which California agency licenses and disciplines Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors?

Question 20 Suspected danger to self

Question 20: Suspected danger to self

A client with a clear plan, means, and intent to end his life refuses voluntary hospitalization. Under California law, the mechanism for an involuntary 72-hour psychiatric hold is commonly known as a:

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  • Review 3 real-world analogies, topic article cards, and source checks after each question so documentation and client safety feel easier to recognize under pressure.
  • Build timing, confidence, and recall with scenario-based practice that feels closer to the real California Law and Ethics Exam for LPCC than a generic flashcard quiz.

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